Adventure Tourism

Sooke Adventure Tourism School offers Experiential Outdoor Adventure Training to ensure the high level of skills and experience required by today's Outdoor Adventure Tourism industry. Sooke Adventure Tourism School's program provides a blend of Local and National Certifications, Experience and Outdoor Leadership Training through a variety of learning environments and styles that enables our grads to get the jobs they want.

Partners in Eco-Adventure Tourism (PEAT) is a grassroots network of environmentally attentive eco-adventure tourism companies, organizations and educational programs specializing in low-impact, non-motorized wilderness experiences in Northeastern Ontario, Canada. As a member-driven, cooperative, not-for-profit organization, PEAT works to promote Northeastern Ontario as a world-class destination for year-round wilderness adventure experiences by featuring: - Non-motorized experiences (such as canoeing, kayaking, cycling, hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, dog sledding, horseback riding) and/or simple accommodations (such as lodges, retreats or campgrounds) highlighting the natural beauty and solitude of the North - Low-impact wilderness ethics and camping techniques, to emphasize its commitment to and respect for natural environments - Excellence in guiding and outfitting services, to ensure that the safety of the client is paramount - Smaller group sizes to maximize client experience and minimize environmental impacts - Authentic, educational experiences highlighting local natural and cultural history - Local expertise and services, to benefit the local economy - Industry certification, college diplomas and university degrees for individuals aspiring to become professionals in the outdoor eco-adventure industry

Rivers in deep gorges and placid mountains lakes, thick forest and acres of spree, mountain sides draped in snow, and green alpine meadows, all form a part of this immense spectrum. And the possibilities for a wide range of adventure activities is enormous. There are day-hikes by the thousand, and trek routes follow trails that last couple of days or can even extend over few weeks. These vary from gentle walks over easy terrain, to grueling expeditions. There is skiing, heliskiing and ice-skating. there is the thrill of paragliding and the test of stamina with mountain-cycling. You can go camping and fishing and play golf or take a safari by car, jeep or on motorcycle. Then there is mountaineering and rock climbing. All you have to do is make up your mind and select your own activity. No special training is required for most things, age is no consideration and all you need is reasonable level of fitness. Equipment, training and instructors are available. And then, all this comes at a fraction of what it would cost elsewhere in the world.

Where cliffs and ocean collide, each view is more breathtaking than the last. Nova Scotia boasts 7600 kilometres (4750 miles) of seacoast with some of the most amazing natural wonders and diverse landscape in the world. No matter where you are in the interior of the province you are only a 2-hour drive to the coast. From sandy beaches and rugged cliffs to pristine lakes, dramatic coastal headlands and lush farmland, Nova Scotia is all of this and more. The Nova Scotia Adventure Tourism Association (NSATA) is made up of over 60 adventure operators from all corners of Nova Scotia. We provide a great variety of opportunities for outdoor activities, learning and fun for tourists, local, national and international.